Gibson 1932 RB-2 Pre-War 5 String Resonator Banjo with Case - Commission Sale

Gibson
£7,499.00

Rare 1932 Gibson RB-2 5 String Banjo.

This banjo is in very good condition for it's age and is nearly all original.

Very minimal fret wear and hardly any wear to the screen printed inlays which can happen on these very old banjos.

Features a maple pot with a cast pot metal one piece flange, vellum head, Pearloid fingerboard and headstock design, original Grover pancake tuners and a friction 5th string tuning peg.

Includes full Eagle Music setup and service with new strings fitted.

Serial number 176-3.

Supplied with original Gibson hard case.

Key Features
Fitted with Resonator
Gloss Finish
Hand crafted
Vintage design
Tone Ring Fitted
Supplied with Hard Case
Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A

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Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Tone Ring Fitted
Yes
Tone Ring Type
Spun Brass Tone Ring
Banjo Head Type
Vellum
Tension Hoop
Notched brass tension hoop
Number of Hooks
24
Bridge
3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Original Presto Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes
Resonator Material
Mahogany

Neck

Neck Material
Mahogany
Fretboard
Pearloid
Fretboard Binding
Yes
Number of Frets
22
Neck Inlays
Screen Printed

Headstock

Nut Material
Bone
Tuning Pegs
Original Grover Pancake Tuners
Tuner Buttons
Ivroid

Finish

Finish
Gloss

Other

Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case

Used Status

Availability
Available
Used Instrument
Used - (Vintage)

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